There are many teens, adolescents, child and adults with social anxiety that they have to deal with every day, it can become very frustrating and even depression if it is not treat it correctly. However there is a large percentage of people that dont look for help because they think that it does not have a solution.

Some people believe that social anxiety is forever, but this is not the case, there are many case studies of people with severe social phobia that have improved their lives and overcome their problem.

As time goes one without treatment is becomes more difficult for a person to overcome this disorder, however it can be remove it if you are willing to find help and follow a proper treatment.

Social anxiety is more than a shyness and your are most likely not going to be able to overcome it by your own, there are many adolescents that live with this problem without looking for help and just using alcohol as a remedy to relief their anxiety symptoms and go out, but this causes addiction and even depression.

So the question is what should you do?

There are 2 basic types of treatments medications and psychotherapy.

There are medications like antidepressant drugs for social phobia that a doctor can prescribe you. For example, pregabalin, tyrosine, effexor, paxil, zoloft, lyrica, nardil and many others that your physician will tell you. However be aware than many of those drugs cause side effects, some can cause you nausea, headaches, make you feel tired, changes in sexual behavior and some other side effects that your doctor will tell you. This is why you should go regularly with your doctor while taking any medication.

Another type of treatment that has been used successfully is cognitive analytical therapy, which with the help of a psychotherapist will identify your negative beliefs that are trigger when you have a social situation and change them for positive ones.

If you follow a proper therapy you can overcome or at least reduce dramatically your anxiety and fears and have a much better social life.

There are many other things that are used to overcome this disorder like hypnosis, relaxation techniques, herbal remedies, natural supplements, communication skills and exposure therapy that can really help you if you apply them, so in conclusion social phobia is not forever.